Classic Crosswords Classic Fashion Medium — Set 18
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 8 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 10 A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 11 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
Down
- 1 A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 3 A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 4 A very large deer with wide flat antlers
- 5 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 6 A large black bird known for being very smart
- 7 A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk
- 9 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
Answers
- 2 Across: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
- 8 Across: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 10 Across: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 11 Across: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 1 Down: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
- 3 Down: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 4 Down: A very large deer with wide flat antlers (5)MOOSE
- 5 Down: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 6 Down: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 7 Down: A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk (8)ELEPHANT
- 9 Down: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 6 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 8 A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 9 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
Down
- 1 A smart ape closely related to humans
- 2 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 4 A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 5 A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 7 The largest animal in the ocean
Answers
- 3 Across: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 6 Across: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 8 Across: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
- 9 Across: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 1 Down: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 2 Down: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 4 Down: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 5 Down: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
- 7 Down: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A small orange fish often kept as a pet
- 2 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 4 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 5 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 8 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 9 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
Down
- 1 A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 3 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 6 The largest animal in the ocean
- 7 A playful water animal that floats on its back
Answers
- 1 Across: A small orange fish often kept as a pet (8)GOLDFISH
- 2 Across: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 4 Across: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 5 Across: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 8 Across: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 9 Across: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 1 Down: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 3 Down: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 6 Down: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 7 Down: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 3 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 6 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 7 A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 9 A small lizard that can climb walls
Down
- 1 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 2 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 4 A furry animal with a black mask on its face
- 5 A playful animal that swings from trees
- 8 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
Answers
- 1 Across: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 3 Across: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 6 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 7 Across: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 9 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 1 Down: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 2 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 4 Down: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
- 5 Down: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 8 Down: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A beetle that glows in the dark at night
- 4 A large colorful parrot from South America
- 6 The largest animal in the ocean
- 7 A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 10 One of the largest snakes in the world
Down
- 2 A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 3 A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 5 A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 8 A female chicken that lays eggs
- 9 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
Answers
- 1 Across: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 4 Across: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
- 6 Across: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 7 Across: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
- 10 Across: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 2 Down: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
- 3 Down: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 5 Down: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 8 Down: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 9 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
Solver Notes
- 2. A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 8. A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 10. A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 11. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 1. A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 3. A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 4. A very large deer with wide flat antlers
- 5. A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 6. A large black bird known for being very smart
- 7. A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk
- 9. An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
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